Chris Thomson

I am a saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and proudly teaching in the Minnetonka Public Schools

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

Thank you for sharing this @tedgioia ...such amazing spirit in these words of wisdom. I'll keep these words close as I need the reminders.

[Ted Gioia @tedgioia]

Here's a summary of Wayne Shorter & Herbie Hancock's "Open Letter to the Next Generation of Artists." But the whole letter is essential reading. https://t.co/0dhQHhtGxv

Of course, this applies to a lot more than just jazz.

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

These courses are excellent! I just got hip to them this past year and so glad to see you posting about them. Thanks for all of the great #GoogleEDU resources @ericcurts

[Eric Curts @ericcurts]

Google's Applied Digital Skills: 150+ Free Tech Skills Lessons for You and Your Students https://t.co/DXCYyB333l #GoogleEDU
#ControlAltAchieve

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

I'm so happy to read this. I was one of those students who had a hard time remembering what I read and the active reading prompts in this article would have helped me as a student. Great ideas and resource, thank you!

[edutopia @edutopia]

"I’ve had students say, 'Reading makes me sleepy' or 'Reading is boring.' However, I’ve found that teaching students how to be active readers and map their thinking has changed how they read." https://t.co/6zJpirSAN5

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

@TeachThought I'm curious if you have some resources for how an educator might pursue some of the ideas on this list more in-depth? Thanks—it's a great list!

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

@TeachThought Thank you for providing this sharp infographic and link that helps teachers like me think about this in creative ways. I like your idea that students should think about the process of learning as reward in itself

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

Find a time and/or place where you and your students can pause for a few moments and develop a sense of comfort with quiet.

10 Tips For Teaching Mindfulness In School At Any Grade Level https://t.co/RZlR1qQBEH

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

So inspiring...

[Sheet Music Library @LibrarySheet]

87 years old Rubinstein. #piano #music

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

@KennyMattinen Thanks @KennyMattinen, glad you found this helpful. I'm just trying to find additional ways to frame the models. Acronyms sometimes float in and out of my memory so attaching this one to something I know is helpful for me too

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

This is a great table which lays out how each tool moves up each layer of the SAMR model while also placing the tool within Bloom's Taxonomy. I'll find this useful as I consider which app/software might best help me design learning experiences. #SMU622

[Megan @Meg_Reynolds18]

Trying to figure out how to move up the SAMR model? Here's some great #edtech tools to use! Use them with #bloomstaxonomy to develop more intentional instruction! #FlipgridFever #teaching #education #iTeachDigital #technology #techtober #instructionaldesign

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

@Kame_BMann Thanks for taking a look, @Kame_BMann .

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

Thank you @TeachThought for sharing the great sketch notes by @sachac for "How To Read a Book." I could see how these reading strategies might help us critically read some of the sources of information we interact with online as well. #SMU622

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

Critical reading includes 'Inspectional Reading': Reading with a focus on grasping the book as a 'whole thing'--also called 'Systematic skimming.'

How To Read A Book: 3 Strategies For Critical Reading https://t.co/dab5ptDS8H

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

I'm always looking for graphics that help my students (and me) understand how to ask questions and understand the quality of our questioning. Thanks for sharing this!! #SMU622

[Brigette Dumont @DumontTech]

Ms. Putnam lead a lesson on deeper questioning using this awesome graphic. It's such a great tool for teaching students to generate their own questions. #WeAreNoble #NobleFlex #PBL

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

Clear and elegant graphics helpful for checking our #PBL ideas taking into consideration design elements AND teaching practices #SMU622

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

What is PBL? Project Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects. Learn more here! https://t.co/w0S1cWsKJG

#PBL #k12

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

@ebwils21 I wholeheartedly agree with this...there are so many differences between LMS's and finding a way to teach all stakeholders how best to use the specific system for their needs makes all the difference. Thanks for sharing this

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

@skcarter I think embedding digital citizenship early in a lesson sends the message that these skills and concepts matter to students. If it isn't taught, there are many gaps in knowledge amongst the learners

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

@Rebeccaquinn04 Students love getting experience working with media arts gear and processes. Such a great plan to include filmmaking projects for topics they care about it. I imagine you'd see a lot of engagement

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

This looks like a great book. @DrKMattson writes that society needs "thoughtful, empathetic digital citizens that can navigate the important ethical questions at the intersection of technology and humanity." I couldn't agree more #SMU622

[ISTE+ASCD @ISTE_ASCD]

"Ethics in a Digital World" by @DrKMattson is designed to help students consider the systems and structures in which they spend so much of their time, asking them to look at the technology around them through a critical lens.

Buy it here: https://t.co/hqIVAAPYgg

#MediaLitWk

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

Happy to discover this podcast and begin listening to Ep. 308, an interview with high school teacher and author CJ Reynolds who I resonate with as someone who loves and uses music in his classroom. Reynolds' book is on my list of books to read soon. #SMU622

[Drew Perkins @dperkinsed]

In our latest @TeachThought Podcast episode, I talked with @realrapreynolds about his book, Teach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teaching.

The @TeachThought Podcast Ep. 308 "Sprinkling Magic" To Engage Students
Full episode here: https://t.co/Kw3soklVCr

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

Always great to have prompts for critical thinking. I could see these question stems helping students deepen their research and conversations around a topic they want to learn more about #SMU622

[TCEA @TCEA]

What are the best questions to help students really think about what they think?

https://t.co/5Jokl58DTo via @TeachThought
#edchat #skillbuilding #teaching

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

@ebwils21 I automatically like this for the Starbucks visual and ranking each acronym letter with a specific beverage. I wonder if this SAMR is drive-through only?

[Chris Thomson @chrismikethom]

@aMackedanz22 As someone who is trying to improve my own writing skills, this writing feedback key is great. The links are concise and offer strategies for improving/refining each aspect of the story. Thanks for sharing this!